Chapter 3
Shaun sat in a chair at Clark's bedside. As he sat there, he held his best friend's hand tightly.
"I really am sorry I said you weren't my friend anymore," Shaun said.
"I really want to apologize to Lea," Clark said. "Can you ask her to come?"
"Okay," Shaun said.
"Thank you," Clark said. "And Shaun."
"Yes, Max?" Shaun asked.
"If I die, please let Shayna know how much I appreciate her and that I love her more than anyone in the world," Clark cried.
"Max," Shaun said. "You are not going to die."
"Promise me that you'll tell her," Clark cried.
"I promise," Shaun said.
"I'm so sorry I was so mean to Lea," Clark cried.
"It's okay," Shaun said.
"It's not okay," Clark cried.
Lea walked into the room.
"Hey," Lea said. "I heard about what happened."
"I'm so glad you're here," Clark said. "I'm so sorry for what I said."
"It's okay," Lea said.
"Shaun," Clark said. "Can I have a moment alone with Lea?"
"Yes," Shaun said.
Shaun let go of Clark's hand and walked out of the room. Lea walked over to Clark's bedside.
"Shaun is my best friend," Clark said. "He needs someone. I want you to be there for him if I die."
"Why do you think you're going to die?" Lea asked.
"I was hit by a bus," Clark said. "That's how my brother died."
"They operated on you," Lea said.
"But what if there are complications?" Clark asked. "You know, like bleeding internally."
"You shouldn't worry about that," Lea said. "It's not good to worry."
"I am worried," Clark said. "What if I die? What if my children never know their father?"
"You can't worry about that, Max," Lea said. "You need to think positively."
Meanwhile in the hall, Shaun listened at the door. Claire walked over to him.
"Shaun?" Claire asked.
"Max thinks he might be bleeding internally," Shaun said. "We need to do a CT scan."
Dr. Melendez, who was standing a few feet away, walked over to them.
"Morgan, Alex, and I will do it," Dr. Melendez said. "You are off the clock."
"Can I help?" Claire asked. "Morgan went home sick."
"No," Dr. Melendez said.
"I know you are mad at Claire," Shaun said. "But my best friend's life is in jeopardy. Can you please get along for now and forget you are mad?"
"Fine," Dr. Melendez said.
As Claire and Dr. Melendez performed the CT scan, Claire looked at the computer monitor.
"The only reason I am letting you help is because of Shaun," Dr. Melendez said. "Don't think I'm not still pissed off at you."
"Let's focus on the patient," Claire said.
Claire carefully examined the monitor and looked at Dr. Melendez.
"Shaun's right," Claire said. "He's bleeding internally."
